This year the Greenwich Town Party had a unique musical twist: a once-in-a-lifetime “Preservation Hall Super Jam,” collaboration of the best of New Orleans music focusing on jazz. The morning kicked off with children’s activities and local non-profits raising awareness for their activities. Continue Reading →
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PHOTOS: Ashley Judd Honored with GIFF Changemaker Award
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Rain couldn’t stop the Stars from coming out to Celebrate the 2018 Greenwich International Film Festival. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Arts, Giving, People & Culture, Asher Almonacy, Ashley Judd, Changemaker Gala, ChangemakerGala
Greenwich Library Hosts Conversation on Food and Culture
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A natural-born storyteller, Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country for his new book, Buttermilk Graffiti. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, People & Culture, People & Culture, Asher Almonacy, Chef Edward Lee, Cole Auditorium, GreenwichLibrary, NateErickson
Bruce Museum’s 31st Annual Gala Is All About “Jewels of the Jungle”
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The festive, elegant affair raises crucial funds to support the Museum’s highly acclaimed arts and science exhibitions and extensive educational programs for children and adults of all ages and abilities. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Giving, Asher Almonacy, Bruce Museum
PHOTOS: Greenwich International Film Festival’s Program Announcement Party Unveils 2018 Lineup
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Greenwich International Film Festival (GIFF) held a program announcement party on Tuesday night at Richards. The festival will run from May 31 until June 3. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Asher Almonacy, Greenwich International Film Festival, Richards
Second Annual Shatterproof Benefit at Richards Will Help End Stigma of Addiction
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The second annual Shatterproof benefit was held at Richards on Greenwich Avenue. Dave Price of WNBC-NY served as the emcee for the evening. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Giving, Asher Almonacy, Buckingham Capital, Gary Mendell, HEI Hotels & Resorts, Larry Leeds, Shatterproof
Hot Jazz: Donny McCaslin and Jason Lindner Heat up Greenwich Library during Peterson Concert Series
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Greenwich Library’s Peterson Concert Series welcomed Saxophonist Donny McCaslin and keyboard player, Jason Lindner which comprise half of the Donny McCaslin Quartet, the ensemble that backed David Bowie on the pop icon’s final album, Blackstar, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s album chart in 2016. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Arts, Asher Almonacy, Donny McCaslin, Greenwich Library, Jason Lindner, Peterson Concert Series
GFP’s Year of Smiling Faces: 2017
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A year in photos. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Around Town, Abilis, Alan Gunzberg, Andrew Melillo, Asher Almonacy, Cardinals, Casey McLaughlin, Chris Winters
PHOTOS: 27th Annual Julian Curtiss UN Day Parade Shines Under Perfect Skies
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Julian Curtiss School celebrated United Nations Day on Thursday, and it was a beautiful, sunny day for the annual parade of nations. UN Day at JC was created 27 years ago by former principal Nancy Carbone. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Asher Almonacy, Julian Curtiss School
PHOTOS: Beautiful Day for the 7th Annual Wine + Food Festival 2017
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Saturday was a stunning sunny day for the 7th annual Wine + Food Festival in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →